How far is Fitchburg, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.94 mi
04h 22m
Flight
174.97 mi
281.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.97 mi
Kilometers
281.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.94 mi
Kilometers
341.09 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Sun, May 31, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sun, May 31, 4:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-05-31T07:24
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Sun, May 31, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
105.9 mi
02h 11m
To Whitefish Bay
106.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    747 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    73 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 56 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    973 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    33.4 mi · 38 min

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  37. 37

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Whitefish Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  40. 40

    Turn slight left

    5 m · 1 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
6 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
56.4 mi · 27%
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 24%
WI 54 East
33.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 10%
State Highway 42/57
10.7 mi · 5%
I 43 South
6.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
02h 11m from Fitchburg
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Whitefish Bay?

The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Fitchburg and 106.1 miles from Whitefish Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fitchburg and Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oshkosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshkosh.

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.59 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Whitefish Bay

#2 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.31 L · about $28.21
Round trip
$56.41
14.96 gal · 56.62 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.21 $56.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.81 $63.62
Premium $4.65 $34.81 $69.62
Diesel $5.30 $39.67 $79.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay. The current time is 07:24:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.